The Rascals discography

The Rascals' discography is diverse, with numerous compilations. Their early—and primary—output was all recorded on Atlantic Records and produced with Arif Mardin. After the band left Atlantic in 1971, they recorded two albums for Columbia with various line-ups other than the original four members of the group.

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US C/B
CAN
The Young Rascals
The Young Rascals
  • Released: March 28, 1966
  • Label: Atlantic (8123 / SD-8123)
15 10
Collections
  • Released: January 9, 1967
  • Label: Atlantic (8134 / SD-8134)
14 5 15 8
Groovin'
  • Released: July 31, 1967
  • Label: Atlantic (8148 / SD-8148)
5 7 6 2
The Rascals
Once Upon a Dream
  • Released: February 9, 1968
  • Label: Atlantic (8169 / SD-8169)
9 7 8
Freedom Suite
  • Released: March 17, 1969
  • Label: Atlantic (SD 2-90)[A]
17 40 16 20
See
  • Released: December 15, 1969
  • Label: Atlantic (SD-8246)
45 18 11
Search and Nearness
  • Released: March 1, 1971
  • Label: Atlantic (SD-8276)
198
Peaceful World
  • Released: May 5, 1971
  • Label: Columbia (G 30462)
122 69 50
The Island of Real
  • Released: May 2, 1972
  • Label: Columbia (KC 31103)
180
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Selected compilations

There are many vinyl, tape and CD compilations and reissues by a multitude of companies in the U.S., Germany, Japan and elsewhere.

List of selected compilation albums, with chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US C/B
Time Peace: The Rascals' Greatest Hits
  • Released: June 24, 1968
  • Label: Atlantic (8190 / SD-8190)
1 4 1
Searching for Ecstasy: The Rest of the Rascals 1969–1972
  • Released: 1988
  • Label: Rhino
Anthology: 1965–1972
  • Released: 1992
  • Label: Atlantic (8148 / SD-8148)
The Very Best of The Rascals
  • Released: July 20, 1993
  • Label: Rhino/Atlantic (R2 71277)
All I Really Need: The Complete Atlantic Recordings, 1965–1971
  • Released: 2001
  • Label: Rhino Handmade
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[1]
US R&B
[1]
US C/B
AUS
CAN
UK
[3]
The Young Rascals
"I Ain't Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore" 1965 52 63 48 23 The Young Rascals
"Good Lovin'" 1966 1 1 43 1
"You Better Run" 20 23 22 Groovin'
"Come On Up" 43 51 57 Collections
"I've Been Lonely Too Long" 1967 16 33 17 7
"Groovin'" 1 3 1 3 1 8
  • RIAA: Platinum[2]
Groovin'
"A Girl Like You" 10 8 31 1 37
"How Can I Be Sure" 4 2 23 1
"It's Wonderful" 20 15 57 7 Once Upon a Dream
The Rascals
"A Beautiful Morning" 1968 3 36 3 36 1
  • RIAA: Platinum[2]
Time Peace: The Rascals Greatest Hits
"People Got to Be Free" 1 14 1 11 1 Freedom Suite
"A Ray of Hope" 24 36 14 50 10
"Heaven" 1969 39 17 58 4
"See" 27 13 27 8 See
"Carry Me Back" 26 12 59 6
"Hold On" 51 29 64 22
"Glory Glory" 1970 58 42 40 Search and Nearness
"Right On"
"Love Me" 1971 95 74 Peaceful World
"Lucky Day" The Island of Real
"Brother Tree" 1972
"Hummin' Song"
"Jungle Walk"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Notes

  1. ^ Mono is promo only. All remaining albums issued in stereo only.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "The Rascals - Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". RIAA. Retrieved August 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "YOUNG RASCALS songs and albums - full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 17, 2026.